What Is Ulcerative Oesophagitis?
Ulcerative Esophagitis Is Characterized Primarily by Odynophagia, Which Can Be Severe, at Times to the Point of Limiting Oral Intake and Resulting in Weight...
Ulcerative esophagitis is characterized primarily by odynophagia, which can be severe, at times to the point of limiting oral intake and resulting in weight loss and dehydration. Spontaneous substernal pain or burning sensation may also occur intermittently, unrelated to swallowing.
What causes ulcerative esophagitis?
Causes of esophagitis include stomach acids backing up into the esophagus, infection, oral medications and allergies.
How do you treat ulcerative esophagitis?
- Over-the-counter drugs like antacids, or medications that block acid production like lansoprazole (Prevacid) and omeprazole (Prilosec).
- Prescription drugs that can block acid production or help clear your stomach.
- Surgery to strengthen the valve that separates your stomach and your esophagus.
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